Bella
Ghosts of our past selves lingered in every room and memories washed over me over and over. It's been a while since I step foot back in this house. The first house we bought together and someplace we could really call home. I could see us in the kitchen; Edward watching me cook and trying to sneak food. I could see us in the living room; sitting on the couch close together. We would watch TV or read a book. I could hear the laughs that used to be heard and I could see the smiles we shared.
The birthdays and anniversaries that were celebrated in this house and the first time we made love here, we made love in every room. It was like watching a movie of my old life play out for me on a loop. I wished for that time to be now, for the promises and vows we made to never have been broken but I knew it wasn't that easy. That's what struck me we always had it easy with our relationship, we fell together easy and we loved easy.
"This feels right" Edward says brining me out of my thoughts.
"What feels right?" I ask watching him watch me with a perfect smile.
"You being here, it felt empty here without you" he replies.
I sigh knowing exactly how he felt, this would always be home for me and someday I hoped I could come back and stay permanently.
"I know "I agree whole heartedly.
There was one room I was ignoring all together; I don't think I was ready to see the bedroom yet. That room was filled with so many first and lasts and I didn't want to change it in any way.
I went back to work for the first time since and I was happy to see that Angela wasn't here. I don't think I was ready to see her yet, the last memory of her visit still fresh in my mind. I wanted her out of my life for good but that would mean leaving my job and I loved it too much. I just needed to find a way to get rid of her without losing my job in the process.
I loved the quiet of the library except for the occasional page turning or click of the mouse; I loved the smell of fresh books stacked on the shelves. The feel of being transported to another world where your favorite characters existed and words you loved and read over and over. It was the perfect job.
We were halfway done with work when Irina made an announcement; it was the best announcement to end this perfect day. Angela had decided to leave town and quit and we got a replacement instead. He was tall and too handsome to be working in a library. He seemed like the CEO type but I guess you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
When it was time to leave Irina called me in to her office to introduce us properly and gave me some good news.
"How would you like a promotion?" Irina asked me smiling brightly.
I laughed "I didn't think librarians got promotions" I said seriously.
She laughed "you're right but Alec here will be taking over your job"
He smiled "yes and I hope I can do the job as good as you"
"So what's this promotion about?"
"Well we're starting our own newspaper and we need someone to write book reviews and I think we're up for the job"
I smiled, what's not to love I get to read books on my time and review. It was perfect.
"Sound's good so what does this entail?"
"5 % more pay and each review will have a deadline. Also you won't have to come into work you could work from home"
"When do I start?"
This was sounding perfect by the minute, I loved my job I was basically getting paid for something I called a hobby.
"I'll let you know a soon we get the new shipments"
All in all a perfect way to end my day, I couldn't wait to tell Edward and share my happiness with him.
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